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Association 2.0
Three lessons for associations on how technological innovation on the Web today may fundamentally change the nature of volunteerism and membership in the future. Originally published in ASAE’s Associations Now magazine.

Avoid “Me Too” Web Site Benchmarking
Too many web site design project start with benchmarking efforts that result in a laundry list of ‘me too’ features rather than focusing on how to best create value for members and the association. Learn how to avoid this situation and identify valuable benchmark sites. Originally published in Association Trends.

del.icio.us: Getting Social with Your Bookmarks
An overview of the del.icio.us social bookmark service. Originally published in ASAE’s Executive Update.

Five Critical Steps for a Successful Web Site Launch
These five steps will help your web site launch go as smoothly as possible from a technical standpoint.

Getting the Most from Your Emarketing Efforts
How to improve your existing e-marketing efforts without innundating your members with more e-mail. Originally published in ASAE’s Marketing Fast Facts newsletter.

Less Is More on the Home Page
Learn why creating chaos on your home page by putting too much on it is an indicator that your site is not aligned with the overall goals and strategy of your organization.

Less Is More With Web Statistics
Why measuring only a few metrics that allow you take action is more valuable than measuring everything.

Managing the Politics of Your Web Site’s Information Architecture
Learn how to relieve the political pressure on your Web site’s information architecture while enhancing your site’s overall value to the entire organization. Originally published in Associations Now.

Podcasting: Blogs for Your Ears
A brief introduction to podcasting originally published in ASAE’s Executive Update.

RSS for Associations
RSS has powerful applications for association today and in the future. Originally published in the Association Forum’s Forum Magazine, April 2006.

10 Search Engine Optimization Tips
Here are ten tips for improving your placement in natural search engine results through improving your won web site content and management practices.

Web Design Implications for Translated Web Sites
This white paper discusses various aspects of how to effectively translate and deploy web-based content.

The Web Job Description
Provides a starting point for executives designing positions that will support a coprorate web site. Originally published in ASAE’s Technoscope newsletter.

What Publishers Need to Know About Blogging
An introduction to blogging for association publishers. Originally published in SNAP’s Associaiton Publishing.

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